Finance Officer

**Environment Protection Authority**
**Job reference**: 664665
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the Role**
We are seeking a highly organised and movtivated Finance Officer to join the EPA Finance Team. This role is accountable to the Principal Adviser Finance for the provision of external licencee customer support and revenue capture. The role contributes to the internal financial integrity and reporting, while providing support to the finance team and internal customers.

The Finance Officer is responsible for preparing monthly journals and reconciliations to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records. This includes processing, reviewing, and assisting with the collection of levies and fees for EPA licence holders, as well as handling refunds when necessary. In addition, the Finance Officer plays an important role in contributing to the monthly data integrity processes, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and consistent. Another key responsibility is assisting with finance system access management and providing system (BASWARE, COGNOS) training to EPA staff. The Finance Officer also assists to manage credit card access and provides staff support to address any financial-related queries or issues.

The role involves assisting with the management and reporting of debt collection, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of outstanding debts. Additionally, the Finance Officer contributes to the preparation of Fringe Benefits Tax returns and plays a vital role in the annual asset stocktake and capital planning processes. Finally, the Finance Officer supports the preparation of statutory reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and contributing to accurate financial reporting.

**About Us**
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is South Australia’s independent environment protection regulator. The organisation works to protect, restore and improve the environment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation. The EPA works closely with industry, the community and government to protect the unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. The EPA is responsible for the administration of the _Environment Protection Act 1993_ (EP Act) and the _Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021_ (RPC Act) and also exercises responsibilities under other South Australian planning and environmental legislation.

**What the EPA Offers**
The EPA boasts a range of different flexible working arrangements which include flexitime (flexible start and finish times), working from home, compressed weeks and purchased leave.

The EPA understands that there is more to life than working and as such prioritise people first. We want our employees to feel that their working needs will be met in this modern and ever-evolving working landscape.

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Recognised degree level qualification in Accounting or Accounting related discipline (majoring in Accounting)

**Remuneration**
ASO4 ($76,561- $80,256 per annum) + 11.5% super added to your choice of super fund.

**Location**
211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000

**Enquiries**
Protima Patra Biswas
Principal Advisor Finance

Gabrielle Jansen
Manager Finance and Licensing Services

**Application Instructions**

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

**Applications close**: 24/04/2025 11:45 PM